Poway High
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Poway, California 92064 · Poway Unified
#153 of 1,343 high schools in California
#4205 of 16,910 nationally
About Poway High
Poway High is a public high located in Poway, in the Poway Unified school district of California, United States. It caters for Grades 9–12. In 2025 it enrolled 2,101 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 66.4 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of high schools in United States and 153rd of 1,343 ranked high schools in California. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (90th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (11th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 2,101.
There are 12 schools in Poway; Poway High ranks 9th of 10 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against high schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)55%
- Reading proficiency (30%)67%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)21.8%
- Students per teacher (15%)21.7
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Poway High by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 2,101
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 21.8%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 21.7
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 67%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 55%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Poway High
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Tierra Bonita Elementary
Poway · Public elementary · Grades K–5
377 students · 2.0 km away
Twin Peaks Middle
Poway · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,164 students · 2.2 km away
Painted Rock Elementary
Poway · Public elementary · Grades K–5
613 students · 2.3 km away
Chaparral Elementary
Poway · Public elementary · Grades K–5
858 students · 3.6 km away
Midland Elementary
Poway · Public elementary · Grades K–5
580 students · 3.7 km away
Bernardo Heights Middle
San Diego · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,487 students · 3.7 km away
Rancho Bernardo High
San Diego · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,210 students · 3.8 km away
Highland Ranch Elementary
San Diego · Public elementary · Grades K–5
661 students · 4.6 km away
Garden Road Elementary
Poway · Public elementary · Grades K–5
508 students · 4.9 km away
Meadowbrook Middle
Poway · Public middle · Grades 6–8
972 students · 5.3 km away
Similar schools
Public high schools in California with a comparable Enrollment.
Rancho Verde High
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2,101 students
Moreno Valley High
Moreno Valley · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,103 students
Sultana High
Hesperia · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,098 students
Murrieta Valley High
Murrieta · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,104 students
Frontier High
Bakersfield · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,098 students
Corona del Mar High
Newport Beach · Public high · Grades 7–12
2,106 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Poway High a good school?
Poway High has a Success Index (US) of 66.4 out of 100 (Top 25% of high schools in United States) and ranks #153 of 1,343 in California. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Poway High rank in California?
Poway High ranks #153 of 1,343 high schools in California and #4205 of 16,910 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Poway High?
Poway High had 2,101 students in 2025.
Is Poway High a elementary school or a high school?
Poway High is classified as a high covering Grades 9–12. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Poway High?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Poway High; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.